Opinion

Ahead of Prospect 6, we revisit the artist’s portrayal of Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ – its flora intertwined with petrochemical infrastructure

Sampling the ‘Longevity Method’ made this reviewer question: Why can’t artists also be health gurus?

Writer and academic Helen Charman’s debut non-fiction book tracks the cultural fixation of mothering in art and literature

Choreographer Damien Jalet discusses the impact of movement in film, Emilia Pérez and earning accolades at the Cannes Film Festival

An adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s acclaimed novel uses first-person perspective to intimately portray the joys and struggles of Black life

Highlights also include Gerardo Sámano Córdova’s debut novel and Peggy Gou's first album 

Jez Butterworth’s mesmerizing new play – directed by Sam Mendes – explores the complexities of sisterhood and the echoes of the past in a Blackpool guesthouse⁠

After a celebrated turn at the Village Voice, Indiana wrote a slew of uncompromising novels that gained a substantial cult following

McKenzie Wark on trans-feminine aesthetics and the revolutionary potential of prettiness

As a retrospective opens at the Whitney Museum, New York, writers, curators and those close to the choreographer explore his vision to transform American dance

Highlights also include Nat Raha’s new book and The Harlem Gospel Travelers’ latest album

An image from the artist’s ‘Painted Trees’ series evokes vivid visions of home for a renowned writer

The adventures of Gimley Bunning, roving reporter in the art world

As Paris Fashion Week concludes, we talk to contemporary artists working with brands such as Dior and Miu Miu, who are transforming runways into exhibitions

Ahead of the release of their new publication, ‘Poor Artists’, Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad share a list of the things that have inspired them

Other highlights include a dance piece based on a cannibalistic tribal community and a novel coming-of-age story

Once dominated by sensational headlines and media hype, the competition now faces an existential question about its place in contemporary discourse

Francis Ford Coppola’s 120-million-dollar passion project reflects his singular creative control, for better and worse

The Nobel Prize-winning writer and the journalist chronicle their affair through shared photography. We revisit their story ahead of its reissue

With more institutions embracing immersive art experiences, the onus now falls to visitors to avoid shallow interpretations of truly great works